When I first started going to Dr. Saacks I liked him enough, but I had a funny feeling. Little did I know I should have listed to that funny feeling and run away as quickly as possible. Since I didn't, here is my experience:

Dr. Saacks diagnosed my dog with a Thyroid disease 3 months ago. He put her on a higher dose of thyroid medicine than a dog her size should be on. She became extremely frail and skinny. I called him 3 months into her taking the medication to see if she needed to be re-evaluated. He then informed me she probably should have been reevaluated already. Well, I never received any notice from him regarding that. Had I not called, I would have never known she needed reevaluation. This got me thinking, and I began to search out second opinions and I let him know I was searching for second opinions. During this time I needed a refill on heart worm medication. My dog had been tested 3 months prior by Dr. Saacks and the result was negative. He refused to write her an RX or sell me any heart worm medication because I had not physically shown him my left over heart guard pills at the previous vet appointment. At that same appointment he neglected to tell me when that if I did not show him the pills he would not give me more when I ran out.

I called 3 other vets for second opinions regarding the heart worm medication. All 3 vets, told me that was outrageous and they would give any of their patients heart worm mediation refills in that situation, they just needed to have a negative test within the prior year at their clinic.

I decided to go back to my previous vet, Dr. Nathan at Prytania Veterinarian clinic. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Nathan and Prytania veterinarian clinic. They called Dr. Saacks and tried to get my dog's files faxed over for proof of her previous negative heart worm test. Dr. Saacks was ""busy"" so I drove over there myself to pick up her information. He proceeded to chastise me, and refuse to pay a credit I have on my account with him from being charged for a medication twice within 5 days. Then once I left his clinic he proceeded to text messaged my phone telling me he would make sure Prytania Vet was going to make me do a heart worm test. Which they did for FREE, because he made such a big stink about it.

My dog's test came back negative, but what impressed me most was Dr. Nathan took much time and care to explain why we might as well just do the test to be extra safe, whereas Dr. Saacks exact words to me where, ""I can't believe you're so cheap you'll risk your dogs life over $27"". Keep in mind heart worms normally can't be detected for 6 months after being infected so my dog wouldn't even test positive for 4 or 5 more months at least!!! If you like yourself and your pet, you won't take them anywhere near Dr. Saacks and Animal Medical Clinic.

When reading these reviews, I get the sense no one ever told Dr. Saacks they were unhappy with their services. That is the first and foremost thing to do- not run to a computer and voice one-sided complaints. There are two sides to every story. Also, blanked statements about erroneous healthcare is really touchy- you may not like the answer you hear but again, open communication with your doc is key to moving forward.

I am an animal rescuer in New Orleans and have a well established relationship with Dr. Saacks. I used him for my own animals as well. He helped me treat, spay/neuter, and hospitalize some of my rescues who were very sick. He is efficient, caring and his pricing can not be beat. If you want a vet who truly cares not only about your animals but every animal he's your guy. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Do not--i repeat-- do not use this vet. First impression of this office was that the vet tech was very genuine and friendly. I waited for nearly 45 minutes for the vet to show up (he wasn't even there!). When he did grace me with an appearance he smelled like weed and was considerably slow to respond to my questions and gave rather rude responses. What a waste of time and money; I will never come back here again.

he slipped under my radar about 7 months ago. Up until today, he was ""God's gift to small animals"" Today I brought in a 7 pound cat for an upper resp infection. Evidently, his veterinary skills have deteriorated , as my cat escaped while being ""restrained"" by him and his tech. I was astounded- he just got indignant and advised me to neuter my cat immediately - ( suggesting... excessive testosterone levels in my still virile cat resulted in his technical ineptitude? ) I was then informed that he didn't accept checks. Fortunately, I had the cash to buy my cat out of veterinary hostage. However, he has withheld his antibiotic, and so I must return tomorrow when the bank opens.God's gift to animals! No. Just an Animal

Absolutely would not recommend this vet. Between myself and my family we have brought several pets, both cats and dogs, for a number of ailments and he has proved to be utterly imcompetent every time. Not only is he imcompetent but he is also rude and careless too and to top that off he is OVERPRICED! And BEWARE of any prices he gives you over the phone because by the time the service is over the price has tripled! He has made it very clear that this is only a job to him and he does not care about animals. I have brought rescues off the street in desperate need of medical attention and all he sees are dollar signs. He is an absolute creep! Do not waste your time with him!

I have gone to this vet twice in the past year. Both times they were prompt, but when it comes to the prices I became a bit uneasy. New clients are asked to fill out paperwork, like all doctors, but when asked what my profession was... i began to think that maybe they were charging by what sort of income i was making. Other than that, I felt that they're services were sufficient.

The ""clinic"" is awful, unfinished and unhygienic. There is no staff. Vet sent my animal home highly sedated after a simple dental procedure and we spent the entire night with the animal, terrified that he would pass out in his water bowl or fall down the stairs. Over priced for inadequate service. Totally misdiagnosed a serious issue with one of our animals and we had to take her to a decent vet to get proper care, thus paying twice and causing the animal undue stress. .